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MARCH 28, 2016

prior to a 4 April 2016 public workshop on the development of the FY 2016-17 Funding Plan for Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and AQIP. At least 50% of these Low Carbon Transportation funds would be invested to benefit disadvantaged communities and at least 10% would be invested directly in disadvantaged communities.

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MAY 25, 2023

In pursuit of its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, starting from the 2026 season, F1 will implement new regulations with an engine/electric motor maximum power output ratio of 50/50. These changes in F1 power unit regulations are consistent with the direction Honda has been taking toward the realization of carbon neutrality.

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MAY 26, 2023

This report highlights urgent policy actions needed to achieve a global, inclusive, and equitable transition toward sustainable and low-carbon mobility. —Dan Sperling, founding director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies The report notes that there has been positive momentum for the ZEV transition worldwide.

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MAY 4, 2009

A bill under consideration in the California state legislature would require California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to include Class III (280 cc or greater) model-year 2000 and newer motorcycles in the state’s smog check program beginning 1 January 2012. Background. The original HC standards ranged from 5.0 g/km to 14.0

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APRIL 12, 2022

As the world’s largest power unit manufacturer with annual sales of approximately 30 million units of mobility products including motorcycles, automobiles, power products, outboard motors and aircraft, Honda says that it aims to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.

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APRIL 14, 2022

KTM is Europe’s largest motorcycle OEM and a leader in the off-road market. KTM AG is an Austrian motorcycle and sports car manufacturer controlled by Pierer Mobility AG, a company listed in Zurich and Vienna. Today, KTM AG is the parent company of the KTM Group, consisting of the motorcycle brands KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Enevate, a developer of a silicon-dominant composite anode material and high energy density batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other markets ( earlier post ), has partnered with Lightning Motorcycles to equip Lightning’s Strike Carbon motorcycle with Enevate’s EV-sized extreme fast charge advanced lithium-ion cells.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Honda is formalizing its goals for achieving carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050, as well as zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda automobiles and motorcycles globally by 2050. With this aim, Honda will be starting development for testing in Japan from this year. Advanced Battery Technology.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

These latest safety advances reflect a global vision announced by Honda global CEO Toshihiro Mibe in April 2021 to strive for both zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050 and carbon-neutrality for its products and corporate activities by 2050.

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MARCH 30, 2023

DeCarTrans, coordinated by FEV, started in January and stands for “Demonstrating a Circular Carbon Economy in Transport Along the Value Chain.” One issue is combustion and knock sensitivity, because our engines are significantly higher compressed than production motorcycles.

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JANUARY 7, 2012

Researchers at Peking University have developed a new methodology to model black carbon (BC) emissions from diesel and gasoline motor vehicles. The team’s review of the literature found 385 BC emissions factors for motor vehicles—excluding motorcycles and super-emitters—varying over 4 orders of magnitude.).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

million) to six projects to further develop the UK’s low carbon vehicle capability. The HiUCV is targeted to halve the overall carbon emissions per tonne of waste collected of current best-in-class Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) in the urban environment. Carbon Dioxide tailpipe emissions: Less than 75 g/km.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Transport for London (TfL) has issued a £67-million (US$100-million), four-year international tender for up to 1,300 electric or ultra-low carbon vehicles. Mopeds, Motorcycles, Motor Tricycles and Quadricycles with maximum operating CO 2 emissions of 0 g/km. The remaining 30% is expected to be divided among the other four lots.

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

The 200 PS from the V2 engine of the Ducati 1199 Superleggera motorcycle take the XL Sport, manufactured from carbon and magnesium, to a top speed of 270 km/h. Vehicles are produced at 106 plants in 27 countries. The lightweight XL Sport is driven by the world’s most powerful twin-cylinder engine.

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

MOVES2014 will be used to estimate air pollution emissions from cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buses in official State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions to EPA, the organizations note. The two organizations also say that EPA should also refrain from using the EPAct study with regard to an anti-backsliding study required by Congress.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Under the MI Scenario, road and rail are projected to become carbon neutral (rail via 100% electrification). The authors note that the 76% reduction falls short of the zero carbon target, due entirely to CO 2 emissions from aviation and shipping. Towards a Zero Carbon Vision for UK Transport”. Road transport.

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OCTOBER 14, 2021

These latest safety advances reflect a global vision announced by Honda global CEO Toshihiro Mibe in April 2021 to strive for both zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050 and carbon-neutrality for its products and corporate activities by 2050.

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MAY 29, 2015

The modular approach for the battery will allow the design to target the storage of renewable energy for stationary applications, while in transportation, motorcycles, trucks and buses will be the primary focus. In addition, the initial program will provide the basis for further low-carbon developments.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Electric motorcycles breakout. Sales of e-motorcycles have been increasing, but the market remains a tiny fraction of the e-bicycle and e-scooter market (5.2 million e-bicycles and e-scooters compared to about 30,000 e-motorcycles were estimated to have been sold in 2013 outside of China), Navigant says.

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MARCH 1, 2016

The EV3 is the first Morgan vehicle with composite carbon panels in its body construction. The carbon hood, tonneau cover and side pods are made in the UK, and much like the remaining aluminium panels, are hand worked over an ash wood frame.

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MARCH 30, 2019

Further enhancements include new powertrain libraries to support motorcycle development, both conventional and electric, as well as for powertrain auxiliaries such as DC converters, starters and alternators. With the 2019.1 —Dr Michael Tiller, Ricardo Software VP of Product Development.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

While the mix shifts toward lower-carbon-intensive fuels, the world will need to pursue all economic energy sources, the report says. Rising incomes will increase demand for personal mobility in the form of cars and motorcycles, the report projects. Energy & Carbon Summary.

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MARCH 20, 2014

The i-Road has been trialed on public roads in Toyota City since early March as part of "Ha:mo", Toyota’s urban traffic system created to explore the possibility of realizing a low-carbon society in which mobility is enhanced by technology. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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JULY 3, 2014

Motorcycle sales for the same period reached 2,064 units (+16.6%). A further $200 million will be invested to expand the joint venture carbon fiber plant in Moses Lake, Washington. This will triple local production capacity over the long term, making the Moses Lake plant the world’s largest carbon fiber manufacturing facility.

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Upcoming IMO policy includes an ‘Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)’ and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII).

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JUNE 3, 2014

Downforce has been increased with a new carbon cowl design and with wind-tunnel optimization of the spoiler and other detail shapes. Held annually in Colorado, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an automobile and motorcycle hill climb. First run in 1916, the hill climb celebrates its 92 nd running this year.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

In 1997, Orbital and Siemens (later Continental) formed the the Synerject LLC joint venture to provide OEMs in the marine, motorcycle and recreation industries with gasoline Engine Management Systems (EMS) and fuel system components. In 1997-98, Orbital incorporated the OCP into a Mercedes engine for testing.

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

The main element they have in common is the body, many parts of which are manufactured in carbon-reinforced polymer (CFRP), with a monocoque featuring slightly offset seats for the driver and passenger. The Ducati 1199 Superleggera’s V2 engine was slightly modified for use in the XL Sport but is basically the same as the motorcycle engine.

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APRIL 30, 2022

Damon Motors will construct a 110,000 sq ft cleantech EV manufacturing center for Damon’s flagship HyperSport and HyperFighter all electric smart motorcycles. Li Metal is partnering with Blue Solutions to develop a lower cost, lower carbon passenger electric vehicle format solid-state battery for next-generation automotive platforms.

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APRIL 28, 2010

The carbon fibre construction shares the same light-but-strong composite materials technology that was used on Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP-winning motorcycle. It is equipped with an electric eight-speed Shimano internal gear system, which references the eight-speed shift-by-wire automatic transmission of Lexus’s LS 600h limousine.

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JUNE 15, 2016

In Nigeria, Ford is working with Riders for Health to strengthen healthcare access by training the group’s technicians to maintain their motorcycles, four-wheeled vehicles and trucks in order to deliver medical professionals and supplies to people in rural areas and extend the amount of time vehicles are in service. Ford will also spend $2.1

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

At EICMA in Milan, Honda unveiled its full European motorcycle range for the upcoming season. It is a significant first step towards meeting Honda’s stated aim of carbon neutrality for all its motorcycle line-up during the 2040s.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

For each setting, the authors of the study compared a business-as-usual 2030 projection (without policies for reduction of greenhouse gases) with alternative scenarios: lower-carbon-emission motor vehicles, increased active travel, and a combination of the two.

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AUGUST 27, 2009

Target applications for Freescale’s small engine control platform include small-displacement two- and four-stroke engines used in motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and three-wheeled taxis. State-of-the-art electronic control helps small engines produce more horsepower and less pollution than their carbureted predecessors.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

The Saitama program will focus on motorcycles, automobiles and power products. The effectiveness of solar power generation and other renewable energy sources in helping to realize a low-carbon mobility society. The effectiveness of advanced communications and telematics to enhance customer convenience and product usability.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Syracuse University (with BorgWarner of Ithaca) is working on a diesel engine fuel injection system that would create a “supercritical” mixture of fuel and carbon dioxide for a more efficient, less polluting engine. NYSERDA funding: $270,000. NYSERDA funding: $260,000. The technology could increase fuel efficiency 5 to 10%.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. For this reason the focus of this AOI includes the development of low-cost approaches to the manufacturing of both magnesium and carbon fiber.

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